Yates' new split-finger fastball may be the secret behind his Cactus League success, the Orange County Register reports.
Yates is currently a favorite to win one of the Angels' remaining bullpen spots with his current 1.50 ERA and 7:1 K:BB over six innings this spring. The soon-to-be 30-year-old attributes his newfound success to a splitter he has been incorporating into his arsenal. That being said, the career 5.25 ERA pitcher will have to show sustained success at the major league level before earning higher-leverage opportunities in the Angels' bullpen.